How about jazzing things up this Valentine’s Day? Instead of opting for the usual dinner by candlelight, why not have a little fun and plan your Valentine’s date around your zodiac sign? We’ve got some ideas to get you started, and we’ll give you some gift ideas that your partner will love, based on their sign! Let’s go:
Aries
Aries are known for their love of adventure and excitement! To celebrate Valentine’s Day with an Aries, plan a romantic outing somewhere you haven’t been before. Go for a hot air balloon ride, visit a restaurant serving cuisine they’ve never tried before or plan a romantic hike with a surprise picnic along the way.
Gift ideas: Aries are all about adventure and experiencing new things, gifting them with a thrilling experience is your best bet! Go for a bungee jump, a skydiving session, cage-diving with sharks, or visit an escape room!
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Taurus
Tauruses love a bit of luxury and indulgence. If you’re looking for things to do with your Taurus partner, plan a pampering day at a luxury spa or at home (just make sure you pull out all the stops!) Draw them a relaxing bubble bath, give them an aromatherapy massage, and slot in a delicious gourmet meal to seal the deal.
Gift ideas: Think pampering! A spa day, a gourmet bundle filled with their favourite chocolates, wine, and flowers, or a luxurious matching bathrobe/pajama set.
Gemini
Geminis are big on communication and intellectual pursuits. Plan a night of fun board games, set up a romantic quiz night, have a movie marathon with movie adaptations of their favourite novels, or solve a murder mystery together!
Gift ideas: Give them something that stimulates their mind! A book by their favourite author, a new board game or ornate chess set, a journal for writing, or items for a DIY project based on their interests, like an oyster mushroom growing kit, or a macrame set.
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Cancer
Cancers swim emotional depths and share a love for all things comfort and home. Plan a cozy night in, complete with a homemade dinner, a movie marathon, and plenty of cuddling. Make sure this isn’t just a normal night in, though! Set up an indoor picnic or Christmas bed, get their favourite snacks in tow, and have a few small surprises up your sleeve.
Gift ideas: A sentimental gift is what you’re looking for! Surprise them with a personalised blanket, a photo album and love letter, or a special piece of home décor that holds significance or meaning to them.
Leo
We all know a Leo that loves lapping up attention, and thrives in drama! Date night with a Leo should be fun from the get-go! Like a night of karaoke, dressing up, and dancing. It’s all about keeping the excitement going and matching their high energy.
Gift ideas: Leos want to feel special, thoughtfulness will go a long way here. Get them a bouquet of their favourite flowers, a concert ticket to see someone they’ve always loved perform, or a unique piece of jewelry.
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Virgo
Virgos love order and organisation. Make sure your home is spotless and organised before you set out on your date. Virgos would appreciate it if they were in on the itinerary for date night ahead of time,
Gift ideas: Get them something that helps them keep their life organised, like a gorgeous planner, a new wallet, a bag, or lifestyle items that will satisfy their organisational quirks at home.
Libra
Libras are romantics that beauty and harmony. Plan a night of art appreciation, like visiting an art museum or creating art together, like painting watercolours or going for a pottery class. Watch an art-house film, or get creative with a homemade dinner and plating.
Gift ideas: Appeal to their sense of aesthetics, like gifting them a piece of art, a beautiful vase, or an ornate candle set.
Scorpio
Scorpios are big on mystery and intensity. Plan a night of exploring the unknown, such as going on a ‘ghost tour’ or visiting a haunted house, or watching a thriller movie. Murder mystery games are a hit with Scorpios too!
Gift ideas: Stimulate their sense of intrigue by gifting them a new mystery novel, taking them for a psychic reading, or buying them a tarot deck! Think of how you can dip into the unknown with them.
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Sagittarius
Sagittarius are known for their love of travel and adventure. You should opt for a night/day of exploring a new area they aren’t familiar with, visiting a new restaurant, or trying a new activity together. The more new experiences there are for them to absorb, the better!
Gift ideas: A gift that allows them to explore new places will be a hit, like going on a surprise road trip, planning a weekend getaway, or taking them on a surprise flight to visit an Airbnb in a town or city they’ve never visited before.
Capricorn
Capricorns are known for their love of stability and tradition. Plan a night of comfort and stability, such as cooking a classic meal together or having a relaxed night in. Nothing that could provoke anxiety.
Gift ideas: Practicality is key! Give them a gift they find useful, like a new kitchen gadget, stationery, skincare or beauty products, or cozy new bedding!
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Aquarius
Aquarius is known for their love of unconventional and progressive thinking. Create something new and unique together on date night, or get involved in a larger group activity like an escape room or hike.
Gift ideas: Aquarius is progressive, get them a new top-of-the-line gadget, a set of sustainability-focused products, or make a donation to a progressive cause they care about.
Pisces
Pisces are known for their love of fantasy and the arts. Enjoy a night of creativity, like attending a concert or play, visiting an art exhibit, or writing and reciting their favourite poetry together.
Gift ideas: Pisces love fantasy and the arts, so consider giving them a gift that appeals to their imaginative side, such as a painting, a journal to record their dreams, or a new musical instrument.
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